Pirates, Patriots, and Princesses: The Art of Howard Pyle (Dover Fine Art, History of Art)

A giant in the field of illustration and children's books, Pyle (1853-1911) published some 3,300 dynamic illustrations during his 35-year-long career and influenced countless students. This volume features 65 plates of his rare, early-edition printings. Action-packed drawings depict dueling pirates, pistol-toting buccaneers, Revolutionary-era patriots, knights in armor rescuing fair maidens, and other exciting scenes.